orbitalin
Orbitalin is a synthetic organic compound that has been used in materials research to illustrate principles of orbital interactions in pi-conjugated systems. It is a small, rigid, planar molecule featuring a fused polycyclic aromatic core and two electron-donating substituents, which help modulate its electronic properties. In typical samples, orbitalin appears as a colorless solid that is soluble in common organic solvents such as dichloromethane and toluene. It absorbs in the near-UV region and emits weak fluorescence around blue to green wavelengths, making it suitable as a model for studying exciton delocalization.
Synthesis commonly involves sequential cyclization and functionalization steps starting from simple anisole-derived precursors, followed by oxidative
In research contexts, orbitalin has been explored as a potential hole-transport material in organic electronic devices
Safety and handling notes mirror standard practices for small organic aromatic compounds: avoid inhalation of dust,
See also: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, organic electronics, fluorescent probes.